The GAC M8 PHEV Luxury (2026) is a Petrol Plug-in Hybrid MPV priced from RM388,800 in Malaysia. It produces 187 hp and 300 Nm from its engine, paired with a 2-DHT. It offers 0-100 km/h in 8.8s and 7 seats. Compare its full specifications, road tax and safety, read owner reviews, and see how it compares with rivals at CarBase.my.
The Luxury tops the M8 PHEV line-up, using the same 187 hp/300 Nm petrol engine, 179 hp/300 Nm electric motor and 25.57 kWh battery with 106 km of EV range as the Premium.
Over the base variant it gains electromagnetic adaptive dampers, multi-colour ambient lighting and an upgraded parking assist system with rear automatic braking, keeping the seven-seat captain-chair cabin, 14.6-inch touchscreen with 16-speaker Yamaha audio and adaptive cruise control.
Price
| Peninsular |
RM 388,800.00 |
Langkawi |
- |
| Sabah |
RM 388,800.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
Labuan |
- |
| Sarawak |
RM 388,800.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
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Sabah & Sarawak on-the-road prices are usually a little above Peninsular; where the exact figure isn’t published we show the Peninsular price for reference — confirm with your local dealer. Labuan and Langkawi are duty-free and typically lower.
Annual Costs
Warranty
| Warranty Manufacturer |
5 years / 150,000 km * whichever comes first |
| Warranty Extended |
- |
| Notes |
8 Year, 150,000 km Warranty (Battery) |
Colours - Exterior
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Crystal White
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Elegant Black
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Colours - Interior
Dashboard|Seat -
Normal Black|Full Leather Black & Red
Specifications
| Powertrain |
| Engine Tech |
16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing and Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity |
- |
Horsepower |
187 hp |
| Arrangement |
1 4 |
Torque |
300 Nm |
| Timing Type |
Chain |
Fuel |
Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore x Stroke |
- |
Compression Ratio |
- |
| Number of Motors |
1 |
Motor Horsepower |
179 hp |
| Battery Type |
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
Motor Torque |
300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity |
25.6 kWh |
EV Range |
106 km |
| Charging Rate (DC) |
40.0 kW |
Charger Type (DC) |
CCS2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) |
6.6 kW |
Charger Type (AC) |
Type 2 |
| V2L |
- |
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
eCVT Automatic |
Transmission Name |
2-DHT |
| Ratios |
- |
Manufacturer |
- |
| Driveline |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
5,212 mm |
Doors |
5 |
| Width |
1,893 mm |
Seats |
7 |
| Height |
1,823 mm |
Boot Space |
280 litres |
| Wheelbase |
3,070 mm |
Fuel Tank |
56 litres |
| Weight |
2,420 kg |
Tyre Front |
225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre |
- |
Tyre Rear |
225/60R18 |
| Factory Tyres |
Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis |
| Type |
Unibody |
Assembly |
China |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
| Front Wheels |
18" Two-tone Alloys |
Rear Wheels |
18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
| Steering |
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes |
- |
| Crash Safety Ratings |
| EuroNCAP |
Not Tested |
| ANCAP |
Not Tested |
| ASEAN NCAP |
Not Tested |
| Safety |
| Airbags |
7 (Driver and Passenger, Front and Rear Curtain, Rear Windshield) |
| ABS/EBD |
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Stability Control |
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| Alarm |
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Immobilizer |
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| Airbag Disable Function |
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Child Safety Lock |
Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts |
7 Three-point |
Blind Spot Info System |
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| ISOFIX |
Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System |
Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist |
Steering Correction |
Collision Warning |
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| Seatbelt Reminder |
All Seats |
Night Vision |
- |
| Safety Notes |
- |
| Lighting |
| Headlamps |
LED Projector |
| Taillamps |
Full LED |
| Front Foglamps |
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LED Daytime Running Lights |
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| Rear Foglamps |
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Wing Mirror Turn Indicators |
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| Cabin |
| Seats Front |
Powered Front Seats |
| Seats Rear |
Second row Individual Captain's Seats, 60:40 Split-folding Third row |
| Front Air-con |
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
Sunroof |
Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Rear Air-con |
Rear AC Vents |
Power Sockets |
- |
| Interior Lighting |
Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
Cupholders |
2 Front, 2 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sunshades |
Panoramic Glass Roof Shade and Rear Window Shades |
Audio |
14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, 16-Speaker Yamaha Sound System |
| Convenience |
| Power Windows |
Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Auto Start/Stop |
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Cruise Control |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Engine Start |
Keyless Push Button |
Tiptronic |
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| Hill Start Assist |
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Paddle Shift |
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| Auto Headlamps |
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Steering Audio Control |
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| Auto Wipers |
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Steering Tilt |
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| Bluetooth |
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Steering Telescopic |
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| Navigation |
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Electric Steering Adjustment |
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| Parking Sensor Front |
6 Sensors |
Head-up Display |
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| Parking Sensor Rear |
6 Sensors |
Locks |
Keyless Operation |
| Reverse Camera |
Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
Auto Parking |
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| Power Door |
Power Sliding Doors |
Folding Wing Mirrors |
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| Boot Operation |
Powered Boot |
Instrument Cluster |
Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake |
Electronic |
Convenience Notes |
- |